Promoting gender equality and youth empowerment in Pakistan

Description

1) Objective

The global objective of this call for proposals is to strengthen Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) as actors of good governance and development in their own right. The call aims to contribute to an inclusive, participatory, empowered, and independent civil society in Pakistan; and an inclusive and open dialogue with and between CSOs.

The specific objective of this call for proposals is to address key challenges faced by women and youth in Pakistan through CSOs-led projects9 and the strengthening of women’s and youth organisations. The priorities of the call for proposals are divided in two lots:

• Lot 1 – Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women and Girls
• Lot 2 – Youth Empowerment and Leadership

2) Eligibility

In order to be eligible for a grant, the lead applicant must: (1) be a legal person and (2) be non-profit-making and (3) be a specific type of organisation such as: non-governmental organisation (Civil Society Organisation) and (4) be directly responsible for the preparation and management of the action with the co-applicant(s) and affiliated entity(ies), not acting as an intermediary.

3) Location

Actions must take place in Pakistan.

4) Budget

The overall indicative amount made available under this call for proposals is €5,914,000. Any grant requested under this call for proposals must fall between the minimum €500,000 and maximum €1,000,000. Any grant requested under this call for proposals must fall between the minimum (50%) and maximum (95%) percentage of total eligible costs of the action.

5) Application

The concept note together with the declaration by the lead applicant must be submitted online via PROSPECT. The deadline for the submission is 9 April 2025.